R.E.S.T. Method for responding to a negative review.

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Negative Reviews The 4 elements of a good response Presented by David Engel Co-Founder, Expert Reputation, LLC November 25, 2012

Transcript of R.E.S.T. Method for responding to a negative review.

Negative ReviewsThe 4 elements of a good response

Presented by David EngelCo-Founder, Expert Reputation, LLC November 25, 2012

This presentation covers:

Legitimate bad reviews

The types of reviews that can't be deleted because they're from a real patient with a real gripe—as opposed to an anonymous, fraudulent review.

Nobody expects you to be perfect

Bad reviews are inevitable

The key isyour response

Your response should make the average reader think:

"If that was me—and they handled it this way—I would think that's fair."

Your response should demonstrate that you're not just some provider out there—you're someone who cares.

R.E.S.T.

The 4 elements of a good response are R.E.S.T. R.E.S.T. helps you remember to be:

● Relaxed● Empathetic● Specific● Trustworthy

Relaxed There are ways to repair your reviews. Detach emotionally from the situation.

Empathetic You don't have to agree with them, but do validate their feelings.

If you decide to take action, list the steps you are taking to fix the problem.

Specific

If you did mess up, invite them to stop by so you can make things right.

Trustworthy

Case Study: Greg McElroy

Dr. McElroy responded very well to Dee's bad review. Read the review and his response here.

Bad reviews are inevitable.

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Questions?

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David EngelCo-FounderExpert Reputation, LLC